Discovering & Exploring Different Careers

Scroll down to the Job profiles which contain detailed information including work activities, working hours and conditions, skills, interests and qualities, income and entry requirements for nearly 800 jobs.

The Big Bang Fair contains information about the people in different crews who work together to undertake engineering and science jobs; from construction crew to space crew and many in-between. Click on a crew to find out more about some of the different job roles and useful links.

Option Choices in Year 8

The Buzz Quiz can be completed in minutes and gives an indication of personality and possible job sectors, based on answers given. Students can click on job sectors to find out more about the jobs within them.

Click on your favourite subject(s) and watch career videos of people who use that subject in their job.

Work Experience & Voluntary Work

Students in Year 10 undertake a work experience placement but students in other years may also wish to expand their experiences of the world of work particularly in the Sixth Form. Please note that some opportunities on the Student Ladder website are aimed at undergraduates.